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Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard (10019)

U.S. CPSCFireOct 22, 2009
Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Battery
Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Battery
Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
Picture of Serial Number on Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
Picture of Serial Number on Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery

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Hazard

The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby Electronics to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the DVD/CD/MP3 players with AC or DC power adapters.

Incidents & injuries

Coby Electronics has received 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF-DVD- 8501. The rechargeable batteries sold with the DVD players have serial numbers that begin with "HY." The serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to the battery. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit.

Sold on

Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Coby Electronics toll-free at (877) 305-2629 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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